California Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

In this completely free practice test for the California Class M Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are

explained in the California Motorcycle Handbook. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

California Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 03

Why should you assume a car driver hasn't seen you at night?

a. Drivers at night are more likely to be careless

b. Because motorcycle lights are less bright than others

c. Your lights can easily be lost in those of other vehicles

d. They can't see because of their dashboard lights

Question 1 of 30

Approaching a parked car, where should you position yourself?

a. In the left portion of the lane unless there is oncoming traffic

b. In the left portion of the lane regardless

c. In the center portion of the lane

d. In the right portion of the lane

Question 2 of 30

When you're passing a vehicle which could move into your lane, when should you use your horn?

a. If they look like they're veering towards your lane

b. In all of these situations

c. If they have started to indicate

d. If you see the driver look over his/her shoulder

Question 3 of 30

When should you not use your high beam headlight during the hours of darkness?

a. When it's foggy

b. On the freeway

c. On quiet suburban roads

d. In brightly lit areas

Question 4 of 30

Where should you direct your vision when making an emergency swerve?

a. At the obstacle you are swerving round

b. At the road in front of you

c. At your handlebars

d. At where you want to go

Question 5 of 30

When you're riding in a straight line, what should you do if your front wheel locks?

a. Completely release the front brake, then reapply

b. Keep on braking with the same force

c. Release both front and rear brakes

d. Completely release the front brake and leave it off

Question 6 of 30

You're riding along a road you know well at night. What should your speed be?

a. Slower than during the day

b. Any of these depending on conditions

c. Faster than during the day

d. At the posted speed limit

Question 7 of 30

When should you take measures to guard against the driver of a parked car pulling a U-turn in front of you?

a. When they pull out sharply

b. When they do not signal

c. When they are signaling left

d. Always

Question 8 of 30

When approaching two or more hazards, how should you adjust your speed?

a. Any of these options

b. Slow down to deal with them one at a time

c. Maintain your speed so you can swerve between the two

d. Speed up so you can get past them both at once

Question 9 of 30

Riding on the highway, how long before you change lanes should you signal your intention?

a. 2 seconds

b. 3 seconds

c. 5 seconds

d. 4 seconds

Question 10 of 30

How can you get round the different view convex mirrors give you of traffic behind?

a. By practicing

b. It's not important

c. By moving your head forward and back

d. By trial and error

Question 11 of 30

Which is these is not a potential hazard?

a. They all are

b. Street furniture (telephone poles, guardrails etc.)

c. Pedestrians on the sidewalk

d. Vehicles that are behind you

Question 12 of 30

In an emergency, which of these should you NOT do?

a. They are all correct depending on the situation

b. Brake then swerve

c. Brake and swerve together

d. Swerve then brake

Question 13 of 30

If you are in a high-risk area (intersection, shopping area, school or construction zone) what should you have covered?

a. The front brake and clutch

b. The front and rear brakes

c. The rear brake and clutch

d. Both brakes and the clutch

Question 14 of 30

The best place to be when taking a curve is?

a. Around the outside

b. Through the center

c. It depends on the circumstances

d. Around the inside

Question 15 of 30

On a suburban road, how far from a left or right turn should you begin using your turn signals?

a. 50 feet

b. 100 feet

c. 25 feet

d. 75 feet

Question 16 of 30

When is it especially important to flash your brake light?

a. When you are being tailgated

b. When you are turning somewhere unexpected

c. When you need to make a tight fast turn from a highway

d. In all of these situations

Question 17 of 30

When you have to make an emergency swerve, what should your body position be?

a. Lean half as far as the motorcycle leans

b. Keep it upright

c. Lean further over than the motorcycle leans

d. Lean as far as the motorcycle leans

Question 18 of 30

What's the best way of overcoming your blind spot?

a. Twist your mirror with your hand

b. Turn your head to look into it

c. Move your head to change the view in your mirror

d. Glance to the side with your eyes

Question 19 of 30

Approaching an intersection, a driver coming from your left appears to smile and nod you through. What should you do?

a. Nod back in thanks

b. Speed up to make room for him

c. Continue to assume he hasn't seen you

d. Progress across the intersection without stopping

Question 20 of 30

In an emergency, how should you sound your horn?

a. Get on it and stay on it

b. One short beep

c. A series of short beeps

d. Any of these

Question 21 of 30

Which of these mistakes is the most common one made by motorcyclists involved in collisions?

a. Under braking the front and over braking the rear

b. Over braking both brakes

c. Over braking the front and under braking the rear

d. Under braking both brakes

Question 22 of 30

When you see a hazard which requires evasion ahead, what should you do?

a. Sound your horn and/or flash lights

b. Stop in all circumstances

c. Maintain your present course and speed

d. Wait until you get closer to decide on action

Question 23 of 30

When should you cancel your turn signals?

a. As soon as your turn is completed

b. As soon as you begin your turn

c. Once you are well away from the turn

d. Once you are halfway through your turn

Question 24 of 30

How can the tail lights of a car you're following help you with your judgment?

a. They can help you judge your passing maneuvers

b. They can help you shelter behind the car

c. They can light up the road surface behind the car

d. They can indicate rough surfaces or potholes

Question 25 of 30

When should you switch off your high beam light at night?

a. When the road is well lit

b. When there is a vehicle behind you

c. When following or approaching another vehicle

d. In residential areas

Question 26 of 30

When you park at the roadside, what angle to the curb should you take?

a. Parallel

b.10° to 20°

c.45° to 90°

d.25° to 35°

Question 27 of 30

As you approach a driver pulling out from your left, you should be aware that s/he is very likely to?

a. Misjudge your speed

b. Misjudge your speed and distance away

c. Misjudge your distance away

d. Deliberately try to harm you

Question 28 of 30

When can you afford to ignore your mirrors?

a. When stopped at an intersection

b. Before slowing down

c. In none of these situations

d. Before changing lanes

Question 29 of 30

Which of these should you wear to maximize your chances of avoiding collisions?

a. All of them

b. A reflective vest

c. A brightly colored helmet

d. Brightly colored clothing

Question 30 of 30

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